International Summer Workshop 2026
July 28 / August 7, 2026
National Jazz Academy - Fortezza Medicea, Siena (Italy)
56th edition
For over 40 years, the Siena Jazz International Workshop has been one of the most important events for in-depth study and training on jazz music and beyond. Specifically focused on performative educational activities, the Workshop has always been an opportunity for exchange and discussion for students from all over the world who share the passion and love for this musical language.
Registrations are open from 10 April and applications will be accepted subject to availability.
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Educational Offer
- 2 lessons of improvisation techniques applied to the instrument per day (with 4 different teachers)
- 2 daily Combo Classes (with 4 different teachers)
- 4 final concerts for each enrolled student
- each trumpet and saxophone course has a maximum capacity of 14 students
- each singing, guitar, piano, double bass, and drums course has a maximum capacity of 12 students
- 2 student listeners max for each course
- 56 music workshops in total
- 10 teacher concerts
Note: Alternative instruments such as the trombone, vibraphone, accordion, violins, flutes, harps, etc., are also permitted. If any of these instruments are present, students must enroll in the Miscellaneous class.
Useful informationOpen edition
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Programme
Teachers
Jen Shyu
Jo Lawry
David Linx
Kokayi
Jason Palmer
Hermon Mehari
Marquis Hill
Alex Sipiagin
Pietro Tonolo
Will Vinson
Ben Van Gelder
James Brandon Lewis
Domenico Caliri
Nguyen Le
Brandon Ross
Lage Lund
Fabian Almazan
Aruan Ortiz
Gerald Clayton
Thomas Morgan
Brad Jones
Mark Dresser
Giovanni Maier
Chad Taylor
Savannah Harris
Zeno De Rossi
Greg Hutchinson
Pasquale Mirra
Nicole Mitchell
Useful information
Registrations are open from 10 March and applications will be accepted subject to availability.
For the registration to be considered valid, it is necessary to pay € 20 pre-registration which, in case of acceptance, will be deducted from the total amount of the registration.
To register, you need to connect to the NettunoPa portal and follow the following procedure:
- From the “Sorting” box choose “Seminars and Workshop”.
- From “Select course” choose the instrument course.
- On Course year specify “1” even if it is not the first time you attend the Siena Jazz Summer Workshops.
- On “Student type” select one of the following options:
- external candidate: registration for students/musicians;
- external candidate from selected conservatories: enrolment for students from all Italian conservatories;
- external candidate listener only: registration as a listener.
The process will be completed when the candidate receives a confirmation of registration.
Only applications received through the NettunoPa portal will be accepted.
During the application phase it will be necessary for students to provide audio material proving their instrumental skills. To this end, candidates may insert the links relating to the registrations in the Section called “Student Statements.”
It is suggested to provide links to videos on Youtube, Vimeo, Soundcloud, Wetransfer, or similar format, remembering that there must be 3 songs, possibly chosen from the following structures: Blues, Rhythm Changes, Standards, Modal Composition or other (the possibility of including an original song by the candidate is also contemplated).
Other attachments: please upload an identification document, scans of any qualifications, and posters and flyers of the concerts performed.
Candidates holding classical and/or jazz music diplomas can send:
- a copy of the diploma or equivalent certificate;
- certification of documented concert activity (concert posters, newspaper articles, or in their absence a self-certification of the musical activity carried out).
Those who do not have recognized academic qualifications can submit:
- certification of documented musical studies;
- certification of documented concert activity (concert posters, newspaper articles, or in their absence a self-certification of the musical activity carried out).
- ordinary course fee of € 1000 (€ 20 during registration, € 980 to confirm enrollment once accepted by the commission);
- course fee for SJU students and partner Italian and foreign Conservatories € 680;
- listener course fee € 350.
Payment can be made through Pago PA within the Nettuno PA registration portal which will automatically generate the payment slip at the end of registration.
Siena Jazz will evaluate the applications received and notify applicants of the outcome of the application. Once a positive outcome of the application is received, the student has 7 days to make the fee payment and thus confirm the enrollment.
It is important to emphasize that a positive admission outcome and payment confirmation do not automatically guarantee participation in the workshops; participation will only be confirmed upon receipt of a subsequent confirmation email.
The pre-registration fee of € 20 will not be refunded in case of a negative application outcome.
Siena Jazz offers comprehensive logistical support to help enrolled students find suitable accommodation. The Housing Office provides valuable information, including contact details for guest houses, a list of available accommodations and beds at affiliated facilities in the historic center and nearby areas, as well as access to Student House (limited availability).
Housing Office
Tel: (+39) 0577 27 14 01
Mail: luca.nardi@sienajazz.it
Additionally, students can explore alternative accommodation options through the Siena Jazz student network, which offers beds, apartments, and other housing based on availability. We recommend connecting with fellow students by joining the Facebook group for more information.
Students will be provided with a list of affiliated places to eat, including restaurants, trattorias, the university cafeteria, cafes, and more.
